fire Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Drought, fire risk to stay high during third La Niña winter

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press October 20, 2022October 21, 2022

Federal weather officials say drought and wildfire risks will remain elevated in the western states while warmer than average temperatures will greet the Southwest, Gulf Coast and East Coast this winter.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Investigators unable to determine cause of fire that destroyed Weld Road house in Wilton

by Donna M. Perry October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

Rose Bernard who rented the home for herself and her four children lost all their belongings and had no insurance.

Maine

Vassalboro marijuana-growing facility destroyed by fire

by Zara Norman October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

The fire early Saturday was the second this year to destroy a growing operation in town.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Mother, children lose home in Wilton fire

by Donna M. Perry October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

The single-family house at 145 Weld Road was rented from a Massachusetts man.

Maine

West Gardiner fire that killed person was likely accidental, investigators say

by Jessica Lowell October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Officials await results of DNA testing to confirm identity of adult whose body was found inside destroyed building.

Maine

One person dead following fire at West Gardiner residence

by Jessica Lowell September 29, 2022September 30, 2022

The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating after firefighters responding to a fire Thursday morning on Lewiston Road in West Gardiner found the body, believed to be that of Sherwood Keene, 83, at the home that was destroyed.